I've been working hard on new online classes and I am super excited to announce my FALL lineup! This week I am offering an early bird rate on the classes AND this week, I've also got my annu… Read More

The end of August in Oregon is blackberry season and when you have a backyard full of blackberry bushes, you find all kinds of ways to enjoy them! One of my favorite summer treats are s'more… Read More

My long time readers will know that I love colorful and funky statement rings! And I love using simple supplies to to make my own. Just about anything small can be transformed into a ri… Read More

I am so excited to announce that the coloring books I illustrated for Peter Pauper Press are here and I've got them for sale over in the shop HERE.Individual books are $5.99.But if you purch… Read More

round canvas  strathmore marker pad  zig brush markers   ecocline liquid watercolors   water soluble art crayons  transparent duct tape  faber-ca… Read More

Hey Friends! My latest online class The Travelers Journal goes live today! And to kick things off I am giving away 10 free spots! Scroll to the bottom of this post to enter to win.THE T… Read More

During the month of August, the North Coast is full of tiny roadside flower stands stocked with colorful flowers. What I love is that most of these flower stands belong to neighbors and… Read More

Here is this week's coloring page!Download a copy of this page HEREHAPPY COLORING! Read More

This summer we've been in organization and clean up mode and one of the most important spaces on our list was Lucy's room. At only 100 square feet, the space is pretty limited in how we can… Read More

I love finding ways to create unique jewelry and now that Lucy is older, I love creating cute little accessories for her. To be honest, this fun ring project started out for Lucy but I… Read More

Ok you guys! I have a big batch of feather bowls in the SHOP.  Read More

If there is something I get asked a lot, it is what are my favorite watercolor supplies. So today I am sharing my entire list of supplies that I use every single day. From cheap to expensive… Read More

Here is this week's free coloring page! Happy coloring!download your own copy HERE Read More

Exploration and nature is a really big part of our lives so when the tide is low, we make sure we head to the beach. Lately we have been spending time teaching Lucy all about tide pools &nbs&hell…Read More

My latest online class Clay Bouquet goes live today. This is a fun one that I created for all ages who want to play with clay! The best part is that you only need air dry clay and acrylic pa… Read More

I pretty much live on avocado toast. It's a fast and healthy meal that I eat just about every day for lunch. Grab a slice of your favorite bread, mash up some avocado and then get creative w… Read More

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I believe that creativity is all about pushing yourself, being open to new experiences and even welcoming discomfort. I've found over time, that it's in these moments that we grow evolve and… Read More

Here is this week's free coloring page! Happy coloring!Download your own copy HERELooking for more coloring inspiration or free downloads:1. my favorite ways to color and a download&nbs&hell…Read More

We are kind of obsessed with quinoa in our home. We've been eating it for years because it's what you call "a complete protein" which means it contains 9 essential amino acids and is packed… Read More

Ok friends! It's a tradition around here to have an annual summer sale so his week all of my online classes are marked way down. On top of low prices, I am throwing in my online class S… Read More

The recent events here in the United States have left me sad, disgusted, horrified, discouraged and downright angry that this is the world we live in. As I white woman married to a man of co… Read More

There are a lot of different foods and flavors that I crave but one of my favorites is romesco sauce. Romesco sauce is a nut and red pepper based sauce that originates from Northeastern Spai… Read More

You can see more of life around these parts on Instagram where I document and share a more personal look into our life. You can follow me HERE for a peek into our daily happenings Read More

Ok you guys! It has been a while since I've done an update here on the blog and lately I have all kinds of stuff happening so before I forget, I want to share a little update today!I've got… Read More

Hi Friends! My next online class Watercolor Blooms goes live next Monday, July 4th and today I have a tiny peek and I am giving away 5 free spots in the class. Scroll to the bottom of this p… Read More

There’s something about summertime that always gets my wanderlust heart aching to explore + adventure + just get out of normal routine. Fields of wildflowers, the sounds of crickets an… Read More

Once upon a time (like 10 years ago) I was attending a wedding. I was wearing a little black dress and needed a colorful clutch to finish off my outfit. I couldn't find anything I liked in s… Read More

I get all kinds of email and asked TONS of questions about all sorts of creative things and once in a while I will take the time to answer many of the frequently asked questions here on my b… Read More

I've been hard at work filming all kinds of new online classes and currently my studio covered in watercolor floral paintings. I'm having so much creating my next class Watercolor Blooms sim… Read More

I've had my eye on tie dye and Shibori furniture for a while. Our living room is a relaxed mix of boho and beach inspired decor and I thought a tie dye chair would go great! But there is no… Read More

Hey Friends! My summer lineup of online classes begins today and we are kicking things off with the first class Rope Bowls. And these aren't your typical rope bowls! I am sharing all kinds o… Read More

Ok friends! I've been hard at work on a big painting project again! Our deck was in need of some serious attention. It wraps around half of our house and while the sides and front are i… Read More

Back when it all began, that is- my love affair with art, I would spread out my paint bottles and brushes, bits of paper, and washi tape all over our dining room table. We rarely ate there a… Read More

If there is something that I have A LOT of it is rings! I love collecting unique rings and I am always looking for simple ways to store and display them.After find these simple jewelry displ… Read More

This my friends is Haystack Rock. Haystack Rock is a 235 foot sea stack located in Cannon Beach, Oregon. We are about 10 minutes away from this beautiful beach and it's one of our favorite l… Read More

I've been hard at work over here and I've got a fun lineup of new "micro" classes for summer. Micro classes are small classes focussed on one topic. It's the perfect solution for t… Read More

I just want to say thank you so much for the really wonderful response to my summer line up of online classes. So many of you have registered and I am super excited to share more creati… Read More

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The last part of our road trip adventures were spent exploring Smith Rock State Park. Oh my goodness you guys, it is beautiful here!The park is located in Central Oregon about 25 minute… Read More

During our little getaway to Central Oregon we wanted to find an in-between point that we could use for coming and going. Since lots of time on the road with a 4 year old can be challen… Read More

It was Andy's birthday last week so we planned a fun family getaway to Central Oregon to do some exploring. We had a blast and were able to experience some amazing things and I came back ver… Read More

We are back home from our whirlwind adventures in Central Oregon and I am busy "downloading" my brain and all the inspiration, ideas and images that I soaked up from this little trip. As an… Read More

I'm Consie Sindet and I live in Hunterdon County, NJ in the US with my husband of 17+ years, Lee, Charlotte the boxer and Max the cat. My life as an artist seems to be ever evolving and over… Read More

Madolyn Oliver is back today with kid/teen friendly project!With spring here and summer coming up I like to start dressing in brighter colors. Along with colorful clothing I like to wear col… Read More

Ok you guys! I have a big batch of new pottery in the SHOP. Lots of new designs and even some new little ikebana vases that I am totally in love with!Ikebana vases are used to display any fl… Read More

I love the process of inspiration- seeing something that gives me an idea and then transforming that idea into art never gets old to me, in fact it is my favorite part of the creative proces… Read More

You guys this motherhood journey just keeps getting better and better! While I loved the baby years, I think I am loving this kid stuff even more. Lucy continues to to bring so much joy, hop… Read More

My favorite part of Mother's Day is giving and receiving flowers. In my dream world I would reach through the computer and give all of you moms out there a big bouquet of flowers! The&n&hell…Read More

family beads   driftwood heart   paper flower letters   butterfly wreath   stamped cupcake toppers   noodle beads   last minute flower vases   wood burned… Read More

I love finding creative ways to upcycle and after a big clean up and organization of our kitchen cupboards, we had a bunch of empty spice jars just waiting for a new life! I thought the… Read More

Ok friends, it's kind of a tradition around these parts to have a Mother's Day sale! So many of my readers, customers and students are mothers and one of the best ways I can say thank you fo… Read More

Madolyn Oliver is back today with kid/teen friendly project for creating super easy nail art with everyday things!I love fashion and accessories!  One of the ways I like to accessorize… Read More

If you haven't heard of smoothie bowls, you are totally missing out! Currently they are a breakfast trend that is sweeping the nation and I am super happy about it! While I eat healthy… Read More

I am obsessed with beach combing and this year has been a really great year for finding treasure! The result is a gigantic shell collection that I am always looking to use in creative ways… Read More

My latest class Beautiful Birds goes live today! This is a fun little "micro" drawing class that I created for artists of all ages! Here is a little peek inside the class.sketching wate… Read More

Lan Su Chinese Garden is tucked into the middle of downtown Portand, Oregon. It is is a walled Chinese garden enclosing a full city block and truly a little slice of para… Read More

Hey Friends! Spring has officially arrived over here and I can't stop drawing and painting flowers...what else is new right?!?! Today I've got a peek inside a recent sketchbook pag… Read More

When it comes to my creative process, I am always looking for fast and easy ways to add texture, pattern and layers of paint to my large surfaces (like yardage of handmade fabric and canvas)… Read More

There are so many things that inspire me but one of my biggest inspirations comes from hearing other people's stories. Stories of chasing after dreams, trying something new and pursuing a pa… Read More

I really depend on staying organized, I blog, I teach, I make art, I sell products, I am a busy mom and I am juggle lots of projects. As much as I love all the pretty planners out there, I r… Read More

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I spend a lot of time blogging- typically five days a week which means I typically average about 236 posts per year! I love looking back at all the things I have shared at the end of the yea… Read More

Can I just say that I love you guys, like a lot. So much of what I do depends on my customers, my students and my readers and I just want to say thank you so very much for supporting this cr… Read More

Its kind of become a tradition of mine to make fairy houses around our yard. And while age 2 is still a little young for 100% focus on a project like this (she'd rather dig in the dirt), Luc… Read More

I love that even simple things can easily be transformed, with a little paint and creativity, into something new! Recently I was inspired to create some whimsical wood flowers that I could f… Read More

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My creative business is growing and evolving which means my creative space has been overdue for some changes. My dream for the studio has always been to somehow divide up the space so I… Read More

On the outside it may look like I've got it together and live my days carefree and with ease. But the truth is that for as long as I can remember, I have battled fear and anxiety- like strai… Read More

I made a fun free 2016 calendar download for you guys, my way of saying HAPPY NEW YEAR! The pages have black and white drawings that can be colored or left plain. You can download all 1… Read More

When it comes to art and creativity- either for personal or for business, one of the best and only ways to grow is to have forward thinking in all of the things that you do. When I was young… Read More